PSA Vs. SGC

[vintagetoppsguy]

If you're grading the cards for your own personal collection, go with whichever one you find more aesthetically pleasing. Some cards look better in PSA slabs, some look better in SGC slabs.

If you're grading to re-sell, the edge goes to PSA. Their slabs realize higher prices.

If you're looking to buy cards already graded, go with SGC. They're grading is more consistent and their cards sell for less than they're PSA counterparts.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

If you're grading the cards for your own personal collection, go with whichever one you find more aesthetically pleasing. Some cards look better in PSA slabs, some look better in SGC slabs.

If you're grading to re-sell, the edge goes to PSA. They're slabs realize higher prices.

If you're looking to buy cards already graded, go with SGC. They're grading is more consistent and their cards sell for less than they're PSA counterparts.

^Exactly what David wrote.^ The only thing I can add is if you are buying raw to get graded to resell. Wait till you are selling to see what companies cards sell for the most then. A quick flip would 100% be PSA now.

[dio]

For cards I'm not planning to sell: SGC
If planning for resell PSA

I personally likes SGC holder, people say newer PSA grades tougher. i think it is to some degree, I still see weak card in newer serial number as well. you can also find strong card in SGC holder in same grade at a discount

customer service: SGC hands down and more consistent in grading.